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2.  Established in December 2010
(Previously known as HKESD Association)
 A Charitable Organization ： IRD Ref. 91/10053
 Recognized by the Chinese National Commission for
UNESCO
 A member association of the National Federation of
UNESCO Associations in China
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3. Mission:
“Promoting sustainable development and
international exchanges through education,
sciences and culture”
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6. UNESCO
UNESCO Beijing UNESCO
Tianjin Hong Kong
Others CNC (1) UNESCO
UNESCO CNFUCA (2 Jilin
)
UNESCO UNESCO
Shanghai Shaanxi
UNESCO
Gansu
(1) Chinese National Commission for UNESCO (CNC)
(2) China National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations
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7.  Member schools participate in ESD activities
 Serve as a platform for mutual and collegiate support to
o Share effective learning and good teaching practices
o Create value and education innovation initiatives
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8. UN DESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme:
ESD Programme
U8 Exchange Programme
ESD Student Forum &
Mainland Exchange programme
Caretaker of the Environment
International Conference (CEI)
Intangible Cultural Heritage Programme
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9. ◦ To promote education for sustainable development;
◦ To encourage sensitivity to sustainable living practices and
habits in the context of the environment, economy, culture
and the community
◦ To encourage changes in behaviour and attitude in young
people for a more sustainable future
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10. UN DESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme:
ESD Programme
A transformative learning experience on
sustainable development
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11. UN DESD Project: HK Award Scheme
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12. UN DESD Project: HK Award Scheme
 More than 1000 participants from over 20 schools since
2009.
 Over 20 partnering organizations.
 Professionals and community leaders serve as advisor,
speakers and mentors.
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13. ESD Student Forum & Cultural Exchange
cum Teacher Workshops in Mainland
13-18 Aug 2010
Location: Xian, Shaanxi
Theme: Low Carbon and Sustainable Development
25-30 July 2011
Location: Jilin
Theme: Green Economy and Sustainable Development
Students’ Debriefing Opening Ceremony Academic Exchanges Awards Presentation
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14.  Hong Kong students get to know what are the
World Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
 They become more sensitive to the value of local
culture and look after our heritage.
From Hong Kong From Gansu From Xian
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15. Macau
Gwangju, Korea
PangLai,
Shandong,
China
Nara, Japan
Ode to Peace International Youth UNESCO Children's Performing
Culture & Arts Festival in China Arts Festival in East Asia
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16. 2011 Achievements
Date Event
January Attended the annual meeting and conference of the Chinese National
Federation of UNESCO Associations in Beijing
3 March UNESCO HK Association Launching Ceremony
26-28 March Attended the 4th World Confucian Conference
20 April Attended the Launching Ceremony of UNESCO Observatory for
Research in Local Cultures and Creativity in Education, Hong Kong
Institute of Education
7 May 2010/2011 NSS & ESD Programmes Awards Presentation and Closing
Ceremony
22-28 May U8 Exchange Programme “Education Management, Teaching and
Learning of Education for Sustainable Development”
3-9 July 25th Caretakers of the Environment International Conference in Hungary
21-22 July The 1st UNESCO HK Council Meeting
25-30 July UNESCO Jilin and HK ESD Student Forum and Teacher Workshop cum
International Year of Forest Exchange Programme
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17. 2011 Achievements
Date Event
22-26 August 2011 Ode to Peace International Youth Culture and Arts Festival in
Penglai, China
Attended the Asia-Pacific Region Education for International
Understanding Symposium
8 October 2011/2012 UNDESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme Opening
Ceremony
16-18 Oct The 5th UNESCO International Forum on ESD in Beijing
2011 China ESD Exemplary School, Experimental School and
Outstanding Case Awards Presentation
18-19 Oct International lifelong Learning Forum in Beijing
10 Nov “International Year of Chemistry” Student Seminars in Beijing and Hong
22 Nov Kong,, by Professor V. Yam, HKU
14-18 Nov U8 Exchange Programme “Vocational Education”
15-20 Dec Celebration of the First Anniversary of UNESCO HK and Sister Schools
Signing Ceremony cum
Student Exhibition & Performance on World’s Intangible Cultural
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18. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
11-13 Jan “Teaching Confucianism in the 21st Century” Forum, University of
Hong Kong
9 Mar UNDESD Project Hong Kong School Talk “Education for Sustainable
Development”
10-11 Mar Annual meeting and conference of the China National Federation of
UNESCO Clubs and Associations
17 Mar 2011-2012 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme – Board Display
Exhibition and Assessment
31 Mar 2011-2012 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme - Closing Ceremony &
Awards Presentation
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19. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
Apr/Nov U8 Exchange Programmes “Vocational Education and ESD”
May 2012-2013 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme Promotion
18 May UNESCO Chair Professor Inauguration University of Hong Kong
2-3 May International Polylogue on Arts Education World Summit Hong Kong
Institute of Education
May/June ESD Experimental and Exemplary School Scheme and ESD
Outstanding Case awards promotion
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20. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
1-7 July The 26th Caretakers of the Environment International Conference,
Maastricht, The Netherlands
July UNESCO Children Performing Arts Festival in East Asia, Mongolia
July Hong Kong-Tianjin "Social Responsibility and ESD"
Student Forum and Teacher Workshop cum Exchange Programme
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21. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
Sept ESD Experimental and Exemplary Schools and ESD Outstanding Cases
awards assessment
Oct 2012-13 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme ESD Programme (Oct to
Mar 2013) Kick Off ceremony
Oct/Nov National ESD Seminar & Workshop
Dec Annual Dinner
Intangible Culture Heritage Programme to celebrate the 10th
anniversary of Kun Qu designation as UNESCO World Intangible
Culture Heritage
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22. www.unesco.hk
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